WBZ Reporter Matt Shearer Brings Viral TikToks to The Wilbur Stage

Shearer's sold-out live show blends local reporting with chaotic entertainment for a TikTok-era audience.

Apr. 10, 2026 at 5:06pm

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An extreme close-up of shimmering sequins and shattered glass, captured in dramatic studio lighting to create a high-fashion, glamorous aesthetic that reflects the vibrant energy and unpredictable nature of Shearer's live event.Shearer's sold-out live show at The Wilbur Theatre blended his viral TikTok videos with unscripted, chaotic entertainment for a devoted online audience.Boston Today

WBZ NewsRadio reporter Matt Shearer hosted a two-and-a-half-hour live show at The Wilbur Theatre in Boston, blending his viral TikTok videos with live interviews and performances from the colorful characters he has featured online. The sold-out event played like a Dunkin'-fueled mix of 'America's Funniest Home Videos' and a late night talk show, showcasing the unique Massachusetts pride and profanity that has made Shearer's content so popular.

Why it matters

Shearer's live show represents a new frontier for media personalities who have built devoted online followings, allowing them to bring their digital content to the stage and connect with fans in a more immersive, in-person experience. The event also highlights how local event spaces are increasingly hosting these types of creator-led shows to help build out their businesses.

The details

Shearer's show featured a mix of live interviews, musical numbers, and video clips highlighting the viral Massachusetts personalities he has featured in his TikTok videos, including a Dunkin' manager, a North End tour guide, and an MBTA Red Line operator. The loose, chaotic structure of the event allowed guests to showcase the same unfiltered personalities that made them popular online, though Shearer had to occasionally steer the conversation. The show ran long, culminating in a final dance number led by one of Shearer's guests.

  • The sold-out show was held on April 9, 2026 at The Wilbur Theatre in Boston.
  • Tickets for the event sold out in just a few days after going on sale in December.

The players

Matt Shearer

A WBZ NewsRadio reporter who has built a large following on TikTok for his viral videos featuring colorful Massachusetts personalities.

Tai Irwin

A longtime radio host who came up with the idea for Shearer's live show.

Bill Blumenreich

The owner of The Wilbur Theatre, who Irwin has known for years.

Shaun Connolly

A Worcester comedian who helped produce Shearer's live show, likening his role to the Muppets' stage manager Scooter.

Kim Driscoll

The Lieutenant Governor of Massachusetts, who delivered a declaration that April 9 is now 'Joke Only' day to celebrate one of Shearer's guests.

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What they’re saying

“'You get to know these people on social media. They're your entertainment. You see them every day as you open up the apps and to go see them live — that's a fun, new, cool thing. It's a new frontier.'”

— Matt Shearer, WBZ NewsRadio Reporter

“'Now the tours are out of control, and like 35 people every friggin' day. I was kind of happy about it last year, but now I'm kind of getting tired of these [bleeping] people.'”

— Gesualdi, North End Tour Guide

What’s next

Shearer said he plans to take his kids to Disney World this year using the proceeds from the successful live show.

The takeaway

Shearer's live event represents a new model for media personalities who have built large online followings, allowing them to translate their digital content into immersive in-person experiences that engage their fans in a more intimate setting. This trend also highlights how local event spaces are adapting to host these types of creator-led shows as a way to generate revenue and attract new audiences.